Interchange Road over Bitter Creek
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · 2 Miles W of Rock Springs · Structure no. MIE
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interchange Road over Bitter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interchange Road over Bitter Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interchange Road over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Interchange Road over Bitter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Interchange Road over Bitter Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interchange Road over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Interchange Road over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.